The Spirit Airlines stroller policy allows you to carry the following items free of charge:
- 1 stroller per child (as checked baggage), plus
- 1 car seat per child (as carry-on baggage)
Strollers that are compact and folding type and fit within the carry-on baggage dimensions (56cm x 46cm x 25cm, incl. wheels, and handles) may be accepted as carry-on items, as long as they are:
- Collapsed before boarding
- Not used inside the aircraft
- Stowed (with the wheels up) in the overhead bin
Major Highlights of Spirit’s Stroller Policy
Remember the following points when travelling with a stroller on Spirit Airlines:
- Spirit accepts 1 stroller (as checked baggage) and 1 car seat (as carry-on baggage) per child passenger at no additional charge.
- Passengers travelling with 2 children are allowed a double stroller, which they can check in at the counter or gate.
- Strollers that are checked in will be made available to you at the arrival airport after you disembark.
- FAA-approved car seats (child restraint systems) and Child Harness Devices (also FAA-approved) are allowed on board if you’ve purchased a seat for your child. If the car seat does not fit into a regular seat, Spirit may provide an open seat instead, but not a Big Front Seat (which can be purchased at an additional cost).
- Some FAA-compliant car seats may not fit in some aircraft seats (refer to the table below), so you must know the size of your child’s car seat and which aircraft you’ll be travelling on.
| Airbus 319, 321, 32B | Airbus 320, 32A |
| Big Front Seat Widest width 22inNarrowest width 22in Deluxe Leather Seat Widest width 17inNarrowest width 15.5in | Big Front Seat Widest width 22.8inNarrowest width 22.8in Deluxe Leather Seat Widest width 16inNarrowest width 15.5in |
| Note: Avoid bringing a car seat that exceeds the above dimensions as it may be unfit for use. Rear-facing child restraint systems exceeding 25in height may not be accommodated. |
- Car seats are not permitted in:
- Seats with inflatable seat belts, i.e.:
- A319 aircraft Seat rows 5, 4, 1 (F, E, D)
- A320 (32N, 32A) aircraft Seat rows 13, 12, 3, 1
- A321 (32B) aircraft Seat rows 3, 1
- Exit seats and the rows before or after exit seats.
- Seats with inflatable seat belts, i.e.:
- Spirit does not consider collapsible cribs, pack ’n’ play, and similar devices as check-in items, so they must be checked and will incur the applicable checked baggage charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions on the Spirit Airlines stroller policy, check the FAQs section below.
Yes, you can bring your child’s stroller on Spirit Airlines as long as:
1. You’re travelling with your child, and
2. You do not use the stroller inside the aircraft, and
3. The stroller is foldable and small enough to be carried on (i.e., it does not exceed the carry-on baggage limit of 56cm x 46cm x 25cm (incl. wheels and handle), and
4. You stow it in the overhead compartment with the wheels up
The Spirit Airlines stroller policy applies to all passengers who are travelling with children. Under the stroller policy, you can bring 1 stroller free of charge per child (as checked baggage) in addition to 1 car seat as a carry-on item.
The Spirit Airlines stroller policy allows you to carry on your child’s stroller as cabin baggage if does not exceed 56cm x 46cm x 25cm (incl. wheels and handle), it is stowed in the overhead bin with the wheels up, and it is not used it onboard.
Spirit’s car seat policy is largely dictated by FAA rules, which state that airlines must allow parents to use car seats if they fit. So before travelling, you must make sure that your child’s car seat is narrow enough to fit the aircraft seat your child will be occupying unless you’ve purchased a Big Front Seat.
Spirit’s car seat policy does not permit the occupation of seats with inflatable seatbelts, exit seats, and seats before and after exit row seats.
The Spirit Airlines stroller policy allows you to check in 1 stroller per child (or a double stroller if you’re travelling with 2 children) free of charge. If your stroller fits within the carry-on baggage dimensions (56cm x 46cm x 25cm), you can carry it as part of your carry-on baggage, as long as you collapse it before boarding the aircraft, do not use it on board, and stow it in the overhead bin (with the wheels up) or under your front seat.
No, Spirit Airlines’ car seat/stroller policy allows you to bring 1 car stroller and 1 car seat per child at no additional charge. Car strollers that are within the carry-on baggage dimensions (56cm x 46cm x 25cm) can be carried on board but must be checked in (for free) if they exceed these dimensions. FAA-approved car seats are allowed free of charge in the aircraft cabin as long as they fit in the aircraft seats (do check the details above on this page).
Travelling with a stroller on Spirit Airlines is free only if you’re travelling with a child passenger.
The Spirit Airlines stroller fee is nil, i.e., Spirit does not charge a stroller fee—each infant/child passenger is allowed one stroller free of charge.
Yes, you gate check your child’s stroller at the gate and retrieve it from the gate area at the arrival airport.
Spirit Airlines allows you to bring 1 stroller and 1 car seat per child for free.
1. Strollers can be checked in at the check-in counter or gate area. Alternatively, they can be carried on if they are within the carry-on dimensions of 56cm x 46cm x 25cm, provided they are fully collapsed and stowed in the overhead bin with the wheels up, and they are not used onboard.
2. Car seats/child harness devices must be approved for carriage by the FAA, or meet foreign government/U.N. standards, and not exceed 25in height if rear-facing. They can be brought on board if you’ve purchased a ticket for your child. If the car seat does not fit your child’s seat, an alternate seat will be provided or you will be refunded the fare without any penalty. Some car seats may not fit into Spirit’s regular seats (even if they are FAA-compliant), so you should always check what type of aircraft you’ll be travelling on and find out its seat width. Car seats are subject to seating restrictions—exit row seats and the rows before and after them are not allowed, nor are seating with inflatable seatbelts.
To learn about the Spirit Airlines car seat and stroller policy, refer to the answer above.
The stroller policy at Spirit Airlines allows you to bring 1 stroller per infant/child passenger for free, and check it in at the counter or gate, whichever is convenient. If the stroller is within the carry-on dimensions, you can bring it on board as long as you collapse and stow it in the overhead compartment with the wheels up and do not use it in the aircraft.
The Spirit Airlines stroller rules allow you to bring 1 stroller per child free of charge. You can check in the stroller at the check-in counter or gate area or carry it on if it is within the permissible dimensions (56cm x 46cm x 25cm, incl. wheels and handle), provided it is fully collapsed, stowed in the overhead compartment with the wheels up, and not used inside the aircraft.
Yes, a stroller is free on Spirit Airlines if you’re travelling with a child.
You can bring a stroller on Spirit Airlines as a carry-on item only if it is within the permissible carry-on baggage dimensions of 56cm x 46cm x 25cm (incl. wheels and handle), it is fully collapsed, you stow it in the overhead bin with the wheels up, do not use it onboard the aircraft.
Yes, you can take a stroller on Spirit Airlines as checked baggage free of charge if you’re travelling with a child.
Yes, you can take a stroller on Spirit Airlines for free if you’re travelling with a child passenger. You can bring it to the aircraft cabin if it is within the permissible carry-on baggage dimensions or check it if it’s larger.